Kūlia & Ka Lama Education Academy

Kūlia & Ka Lama Education Academy (KKLEA) is a “grow your own teacher” program that empowers Native Hawaiian community members to become teachers in their own community. KKLEA’s work addresses disparities in education by providing year-round support & incentives to community members who are already teachers or who are trying to become teachers and are currently attending or interested in college. Services include scholarships and financial aid, textbook reimbursements, academic and career coaching, Praxis test prep and support, culture and place-based education workshops, & substitute teaching support.

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